Getting your garden ready for spring
With a new year, comes 12 months full of fresh gardening possibilities and now’s the best time to get perfecting those outdoor spaces ready.
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First spring feed and cut
As we step into the season of growth, our gardens will continue to thrive with the right upkeep and care through spring...
Peat free myths busted!
The ban stopping the sale of bagged peat for the home gardener will mean that everyone will have to be gardening peat...
What to do in your garden in April
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Marrows and squashes (Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata)
Marrows and squashes are versatile vegetables - they can be roasted, steamed or stuffed - and provide a flavourful...
How to grow and care for spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum)
Spider plants are incredibly popular houseplants, grown mainly for their variegated evergreen foliage. This is mainly...
How to grow and care for Thyme (Thymus)
Thyme has many uses in cooking and elsewhere in the kitchen.
How to grow and care for rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Rosemary is an ornamental evergreen shrub with attractive, aromatic, deep green leaves and blue flowers in spring and...
Frost damage
Although many plants we grow in our gardens are tough as old boots, frost, cold weather and cold winds can be fatal to...
Inspiring tree houses for kids
Treehouses have long been the ultimate charming hideout spot for children. While some toys may have sat unused a mere...
How to prune a bonsai tree like Mr Miyagi
When watching the karate kid films in the 80’s, we think you would agree that one of the key things to take away from...
How to germinate seeds
Growing from seed is one of the most rewarding and cheapest ways to grow plants.
13 amazing ideas for your indoor plants
Be bold and let your indoor plants stand proud with some of our amazing ideas.
Common ginger, root ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Ginger is an essential ingredient in cooking, a spice that is a vital part of Oriental dishes, as well as in cakes and...
